Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Fulfilled in part at the restoration from Babylon, when Judaism, so far from being merged in heathenism, made inroads by conversions on the idolatry of surrounding nations. The full accomplishment is yet future, when Israel, under Christ, shall be the center of Christendom; of which an earnest was given in the woman from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon who sought the Saviour (Matthew 15:21, Matthew 15:24, Matthew 15:26-28; compare Isaiah 11:12).
dwell safely-- (Jeremiah 23:6).
This is the last of the world kingdoms against which Ezekiel's prophecies are directed, and occupies the largest space in them, namely, the next four chapters. Though farther off than Tyre, it exercised a more powerful influence on Israel.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Isaiah 14:3
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